4-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Sri Lanka - May 2023

  1. Day 1: Colombo
    30 minutes (18.5 km) from Bandaranaike International Airport

    Start your honeymoon exploring the capital city of Colombo. Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, a beautiful mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture. Take a walk along the Galle Face Green promenade, where you can enjoy the sunset view while snacking on some delicious street food. End the day with a romantic dinner at The Lagoon, a seafood restaurant with mesmerizing views of the Indian Ocean.

  2. Day 2: Kandy
    3 hours (116 km) from Colombo

    Head to the cultural city of Kandy, home to the famous Temple of the Tooth. The temple houses Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist relic, a tooth of the Buddha. Take a romantic stroll around the beautiful Kandy Lake and visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, where you can see a variety of flora and fauna. End the day with a visit to the Ceylon Tea Museum, where you can learn about the history and making of Sri Lankan tea.

  3. Day 3: Nuwara Eliya
    2 hours 30 minutes (80.5 km) from Kandy

    Travel to Nuwara Eliya, also known as 'Little England' due to its resemblance to a British countryside. Visit the beautiful Haggala Botanical Garden, which is home to exotic plants and flowers. Take a scenic train ride to Ella, where you can enjoy the stunning views of the hill country and tea plantations. End the day with a candlelight dinner at Grand Indian, a restaurant that serves Indian cuisine with a Sri Lankan twist.

  4. Day 4: Bentota
    5 hours 30 minutes (199 km) from Nuwara Eliya

    Relax and unwind at the beautiful beach town of Bentota. Indulge in some water sports, take a romantic boat ride along the Bentota River, and visit the turtle hatchery, where you can see baby turtles being released into the sea. End the day with a candlelight dinner at The Palms, a beachfront restaurant that serves delicious seafood.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gangaramaya Temple (1 hour, free)
  • The Lagoon (2 hours, 8,000 LKR)
  • Temple of the Tooth (2 hours, 2,000 LKR)
  • Royal Botanic Gardens (2 hours, 1,500 LKR)
  • Ceylon Tea Museum (2 hours, 1,000 LKR)
  • Haggala Botanical Garden (2 hours, 1,000 LKR)
  • Grand Indian (2 hours, 6,000 LKR)
  • Bentota Beach water sports (2 hours, 5,000 LKR)
  • Bentota River boat ride (1 hour, 2,500 LKR)
  • Turtle Hatchery (1 hour, 1,500 LKR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 28,000 LKR
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